Best Sauteed Early Winter Greens Recipes

SAUTEED GREENS WITH VINEGAR

Steps:

• Shake the rinsed greens in a colander to remove the excess liquid, but the leaves don't have to be thoroughly dry.
• Heat a large pot over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil. When the oil is almost smoking, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds until it is light brown. Add a couple of handfuls of greens and toss with tongs, incorporating the garlic so it doesn't burn on the bottom of the pan.
• Add the remaining greens all at once, or in batches if your pot isn't large enough to hold it all at once. Toss constantly so the greens wilt evenly. When wilted, season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking over high heat, tossing often, until the excess liquid evaporates.
• Turn greens out into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature, then season with vinegar. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 days and eat cold.
• Michael's Notes: The wine vinegar will cause the greens to lose their beautiful green color. You can omit it, but I think it improves their taste.

HEARTY WINTER GREENS SAUTé

Steps:

• Remove the center stems from the cleaned greens, and slice the leaves into 1/2-inch ribbons.
• Pour the oil into a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until tender and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the ribbons of mustard and turnip greens and kale in batches, adding the next batch as the one prior wilts down. Once all the greens are added to the pot, pour in the broth and cook for 10 minutes. Then add the ribbons of Swiss chard, and cover with a lid. Let simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste for seasoning, and add the lemon juice. Spoon the vegetables into a large serving bowl.

SAUTé OF WINTER GREENS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in extra-large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Sauté until brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
• Pour 1/4 cup broth into same skillet. Add 1/3 of greens. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Toss until wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer to large strainer set over bowl. Repeat 2 more times with remaining broth and greens. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let mushrooms and greens stand at room temperature. Reserve skillet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions. Sauté until beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; stir 1 minute. Add greens and mushrooms. Toss to heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.

SAUTEED EARLY WINTER GREENS

Steps:

• Melt butter with oil in a big pot over medium-high heat; add in garlic; cook/stir 1 minute.
• Add in chopped turnip greens and remaining ingredients.
• Cook/stir 10-14 minutes or until greens are tender.
• Serve immediately.